Major Mitchell Cockatoo

The major mitchell cockatoo for sale (Lophochroa leadbeateri), also called the Leadbeater’s or pink cockatoo, is a mid-sized Australian cockatoo prized for its soft salmon-pink and white plumage and a stunning crest banded in red and yellow – the only cockatoo with a multi-coloured crest. Every Major Mitchell’s at My Cockatoo Bird is hand-raised and backed by a 100% health guarantee with safe delivery.

A stunning bird for experienced keepers

Major Mitchell’s are kept above all for their beauty, and they reward a knowledgeable owner with a bright, engaging personality. They can also be territorial and are less tolerant of constant handling than the pink Rose-Breasted cockatoo, with a tendency to be nippy if their boundaries aren’t respected – which is why they suit experienced keepers rather than first-time owners. Given space, patience and consistent, respectful interaction, a Major Mitchell’s is a calm, dignified and truly spectacular companion, and pairs beautifully in a large aviary setting.

They talk only a little, learning the odd word and various whistles, and are valued for their looks rather than mimicry. Noise is moderate to high – less relentless than a Moluccan, but still a bird with a carrying call.

Care and lifespan

Give a spacious flight or aviary, hardwood chews and foraging enrichment, and a varied low-fat diet of pellets, vegetables, and limited seed and nuts. One of the most striking cockatoo parrots for sale anywhere, the Major Mitchell’s reaches about 14-16 inches (35-40 cm) and can live 40 to 70 years or more.

Major Mitchell’s cockatoo at a glance

Buying a major mitchell cockatoo for sale

Our hand-raised Major Mitchell’s start at $3,500 as males or females at 6-12 months or 1-3 years old, each with a 100% health guarantee, a detailed care manual and 24/7 support. Choose an age and sex above to reserve this major mitchell cockatoo for sale, or explore the rest of our cockatoo birds for sale.